In this AAOMPT interview, we sit down with Liam Globensky, Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation and a brand-new fellow from the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning. Liam shares his passion for post-professional development, advocacy, and the responsibility fellows have to give back to the profession.

We dive into:

What life after fellowship should look like

How new fellows can become leaders, mentors, and advocates

Why post-professional opportunities are essential for the growth of PT

The role of clinicians in “raising the tide” for the entire profession

A preview of Liam’s AAOMPT platform presentations

How orthopedic clinicians can screen for pelvic floor dysfunction

Whether you're a student, a fellow, or a seasoned clinician, this episode offers an inspiring look at how PTs can serve, teach, and elevate the profession long after formal training ends.

Chapters:

00:00 – Opening

00:48 – Meet Liam Globensky

03:10 – The Fellow → Clinician transition

06:20 – Why post-professional opportunities matter

10:55 – “Raising the tide” through advocacy

15:40 – How new fellows can give back

20:10 – Orthopedic screening of pelvic floor dysfunction

26:30 – Working alongside his wife: the joint lecture

30:20 – What the future of fellowship-trained PTs looks like

35:00 – Advice to new grads & future fellows

38:50 – Closing

If you’re passionate about fellowship training, clinical growth, and elevating our profession, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this interview with a colleague.

John Seivert, PT, a clinician with more than 40 years of experience blending skilled orthopedic manual therapy with the art of Motivational Interviewing.

Fresh off his conference breakout sessions — Touch, Talk, and Transform — John breaks down what holistic OMPT looks like today, why communication is the foundation of effective care, and how accurate empathy changes outcomes.

We explore:

The current state of OMPT and where the field is heading

Why “How good are you at listening?” might be the most important question in therapy

How MI empowers patients to make meaningful change

What John has learned from four decades of treating, teaching, and bike racing

His reflections on retirement, mentorship, and legacy

If you’re a clinician, student, educator, or anyone who cares about whole-person care, this is a conversation that will sharpen your skills — and your humanity.

0:00 – Intro

0:27 – Who Is John Seivert?

1:35 – Touch, Talk & Transform: The Masterclass

4:22 – The Current State of OMPT

7:50 – Why It All Starts With Communication

11:10 – How to Actually Listen in a Clinical Encounter

14:40 – Motivational Interviewing in Orthopedic Practice

18:55 – Role Modeling Listening for Patients & Learners

22:30 – What 40 Years of OMPT Has Taught John

26:15 – Bike Racing at 65: Lessons for Clinicians

30:02 – Preparing for Retirement & Passing the Torch

33:10 – Final Thoughts & Advice for New Clinicians

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Faculty at Kaiser Permanente Fellowship Program, EIM Weekend Intensive Faculty, MINT Trainer

AAOMPT Fellow and educator Laura Wenger joins us to explore the future of membership, community, and belonging within orthopaedic manual physical therapy.

Laura teaches foundational clinical reasoning at the University of Utah’s hybrid DPT pathway, treats patients weekly in a rural outpatient ortho practice, and serves as Co-Chair of AAOMPT’s Inclusive Membership & Engagement Committee (IMEC). Her work sits at the intersection of education, patient care, and organizational leadership.

In this episode, Laura shares what IMEC is working on, how AAOMPT can better serve clinicians across training levels, and why belonging and representation matter for the future of the profession.

In this episode, we cover:

???? Who AAOMPT members actually are — and who we want to reach

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???? How AAOMPT supports professional + personal growth

???? The value of SIGs, committees, and leadership pathways

???? Fellowship pathways & mentorship: where they shine

???? Why DEI work is essential for OMPT’s long-term health

???? How Laura teaches clinical reasoning to a new generation of DPT students

???? Practicing in rural settings + hybrid education insights

This one is essential listening for current AAOMPT members — and anyone curious about joining.